American Muslims

Fire alarm set off as Princeton activists protest Bennett lecture

Naftali Bennett’s Princeton lecture was disrupted by protests and a fire alarm. The university is investigating, and its president apologized.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett
 A MAN proudly holds up an Israeli flag in support of the Jewish state outside the White House in May, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

'Following Similar Paths': A look at what American Jews, Muslims can learn from each other - review

 Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) holds up a sign as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) holds up a sign as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress on July 24.

US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib condemns cartoon showing her with exploding pager

 A woman looks on during a rally held by American Muslims for Palestine calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in Washington, US, October 21, 2023

Court orders American Muslims for Palestine to give Virginia AG documents over alleged Hamas ties


The Golden Age of American Muslims is starting - opinion

In recent years, we’ve been seeing a crawling acceptance of Muslim and Arab identity in American politics and culture.

 US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) stands alongside Rep. Cori Bush at a news conference, on Capitol Hill in May 2024, opposing a crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses.

US House Committee probes funding of National Students for Justice in Palestine

The committee also expressed concern over pro-Hamas propaganda spouted by students and students engaging in antisemitic harassment and violations of the civil rights of Jewish students. 

 Protesters raise the Palestinian flag outside the student union on the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado, U.S., May 14, 2024.

The 'Abandon Biden' movement rises in response to Gaza crisis, Muslims support Trump - opinion

Professor Hassan Abdel Salam resigns to lead the "Abandon Biden" movement, opposing Biden's reelection due to his stance on Gaza, aiming to shift US political support.

 U.S. President Joe Biden addresses Morehouse College graduates during a commencement ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., May 19, 2024.

Biden admin' on the defense on holding enough meetings with Arab, Muslim American community leaders

Biden's relationship with Arab and Muslim American voters is increasingly under scrutiny as the war continues and the humanitarian situation in Gaza grows more dire.

 US President Joe Biden departs after delivering his third State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 07 March 2024.

Michigan's Arab American, left-wing communities vow 'uncommitted' against Biden in upcoming primary

"Michigan voters are sending Biden a clear message in the February 27 Democratic primary that he can count us out.

REP. RASHIDA TLAIB (D-Michigan) speaks at a climate rally in Iowa in January.

Jewish groups object to GOP’s treatment of Muslim candidate for Court of Appeals seat

Adeel Mangi, a New Jersey lawyer who would be the first Muslim to serve on a federal appellate court, faced fierce questioning from GOP senators during his confirmation hearing.

 Adeel Mangi testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, Dec. 13, 2023.

Zionists are behind Islamophobia, US police brutality - CAIR official

Billoo claimed Zionist organizations were behind Islamophobia, police brutality, and border control.

Zahra Billoo, Executive Director, Council on American Islamic Relations (San Francisco) addresses the audience during a panel discussion titled 'Dismantling All Forms Of Oppression' during the three-day Women's Convention at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., October 28, 2017

Killings of Asian women renew push for tougher US hate crime laws

"No one wants to be the last state standing without a hate crime law," said Swati Patel, interim CEO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

Demonstrators hold signs during a demonstration following the deadly shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. March 18, 2021.

Young Muslim women surge to success in American elections

Politics expert: Women of color are "next generation of leaders"

U.S. Reps Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) hold a news conference after Democrats in the U.S. Congress moved to formally condemn President Donald Trump's attacks on the four minority congresswomen on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S.,

Muslim civil rights group ‘appalled’ by John Bolton’s interim replacement

“While we welcome the resignation of John Bolton, who has a long track record of promoting anti-Muslim policies and associating with hate groups, we cannot simply replace one Islamophobe with another

Student watches the Republican presidential debate at the CAIR office (REUTERS/Jason Redmond)

U.S. Census Bureau partners with controversial Muslim group - report

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced the partnership on Wednesday.

Student watches the Republican presidential debate at the CAIR office (REUTERS/Jason Redmond)